Executive Leadership Of The Pan African Chamber Of Commerce
Who we are
The leadership team of the Pan African Chamber of Commerce is a partnership to develop and expand a network of leaders in the business, government and community sectors who are prepared to address the unique challenges of economic development in Africa.
The leadership team also acts as corporate think tank to help the chamber to strategically impact our communities by creating jobs via supporting small to medium enterprises Africa.
The mission of the leadership team is to develop and provide leadership to work jointly with the business, community, and government interests to ensure balanced decision-making in maintaining Africa’s vitality and liveability.
They facilitate among others:
Executive relationships with local and international stakeholders.
Strategic leadership and implementation.
Mentorship to the members of the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and other small business owners to become active in civic activities that will meet the changing demands on our local communities.
Johnny Muteba
(South Africa): Chairman and Founder
Johnny Muteba founded the Pan African Chamber of Commerce in 2015 in Johannesburg/South Africa. He has over 15 years of work experience in media, entertainment, entrepreneurship, trade, social impact, and human rights.
He is a global thought leader with a proven track record of leading multicultural teams and delivering outstanding results and as an in-depth understanding of business networking, negotiations, relationships, and project management. Johnny’s work is inspired by his responsibility to Africa. He has a very special ability to connect entrepreneurial vision, creative passion, and innovative problem-solving.
His enthusiasm and experience provide compelling insights, interesting ideas, and refreshing approaches which are so desperately needed today. Johnny offers a broad range of professional services for artists, corporations, universities, and Governments. Across all that he does, he taps into the power of creativity to innovate lives, bottom lines, organizations, and the communities that sustain us.
The Pan African Chamber of Commerce is currently active in more than 45 countries in Africa and is also in the United States and Europe. He is a member of the World Trade Organization/International Chamber of Commerce committee on medium and small enterprises advisory committee He is also the founder of the Women Entrepreneurship Centre, and the American Arts Academy.
Nycholas Partee
(United States): Chief Executive Officer
Nycholas Partee is an engineer, strategist, and community builder working at the intersection of Africa, technology, and an equitable future. He serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Pan African Chamber of Commerce (PACC), where he focuses on turning digital innovation into real opportunities for youth, women, creatives, and small businesses across the African diaspora.
Over the past decade, Nycholas has moved intentionally between enterprise engineering, grassroots education, and ecosystem design. He spent six years at Eli Lilly and Company in automation and cloud engineering roles, helping large teams run critical systems more efficiently and securely across AWS, Azure, and GCP. During this time, he also co-founded the BDPA Cloud Academy powered by Google Cloud and the BDPA Robotics Academy with Johnson & Johnson, creating durable pathways into robotics, cloud, and data careers for underrepresented students and early-career professionals.
As founder and Chairman of Evolve With, Inc., Nycholas built LoomKey—an identity management and smart-card platform powered by AI-assisted learning—and is actively incubating future-facing AI initiatives designed to produce more equitable outcomes. In his role at PACC, these platforms serve as infrastructure for credentialing, cross-border commerce, and “one million tech jobs” initiatives that connect African talent to opportunities in global markets.
Nycholas previously served as Chief Technology Officer for the Pan African Chamber of Commerce, advising on digital infrastructure and long-term technology strategy. Across his work, he is known for translating complex technology into practical bridges between entrepreneurs, corporations, universities, and governments. His leadership at PACC is rooted in a clear conviction: when African businesses and young people have the right identity, skills, and connections, they can shape the future of the global economy from the center rather than the margins.
Niousha Roshani
(Brazil/USA): President
Niousha Roshani was the Deputy Director of the Content Policy & Society Lab (CPSL) and a fellow of the Program on Democracy and the Internet
(PDI) at Stanford University. She was a Technology and Human Rights Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, an IDB-ALARI Fellow on Race and Public Policy in Latin America at the Afro-Latin American Research Institute and a research fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. She completed a PostDoc at Harvard University, a PhD in Education at the University College London (UCL), a Master’s degree in International Development from Cornell University, and a BS in Civil Engineering.
A fluency in five languages, an Iranian heritage and an educational background at the International French school in Côte d’Ivoire have positioned Niousha as a cross-cultural and global expert in research, policy and practice working in over 25 countries directing organizations and programs, establishing strategic partnerships and working with entrepreneurs, CSOs, philanthropy, the private and public sectors.
She is the co-founder of Global Black Youth, which connects, amplifies, and invests in the reach and impact of the most cutting-edge technology generated by young Black innovators and entrepreneurs on a global scale.
As a senior fellow at the Portulans Institute, she conducts research on decolonized innovation and the new futures of work in Africa and LAC. In her past roles, she advised governments and the private sector on youth entrepreneurship and conflict resolution, digital rights of underrepresented groups (SSA, LAC and ME); on tech + policy (SSA + LAC); on best practices for journalists to report on young women in digital media (SEA); and addressing misinformation online with journalists (Europe, SSA and LAC). For over a decade, she served as the Executive Director of the Nukanti Foundation, leveraging youth-led media to strengthen communities affected by armed conflict.
Cheryl Phoenix
(UK/GHANA): Vice President
Cheryl Phoenix is an award-winning, serial entrepreneur, who has over two decades of experience in business sales business development, senior account management, marketing, and event management. Cheryl owns several businesses and brands including The Black Child Agenda and The African Child Agenda. Over the years, Cheryl has overcome many adversities, including losing her business and life partner, back in early 2007. Having to rebuild her life and businesses; Against all odds, Cheryl has become one of the most influential people in her field.
Cheryl’s history started her journey within Corporate UK in the Docklands, for one of the largest UK-based American companies. She soon out-grew her time there by exceeding all account management expectations. She then moved over to the Daily Mail Group (DMG Media) to become a senior event manager. Cheryl worked on some of the world’s largest international exhibitions and conferences in the UK, USA & UAE. Cheryl was soon headhunted by some of the largest corporate companies to help build their brands, and accounts and increase sales revenue.
Cheryl delivers in-house training to the teams which in turn increases & developed key Business to Business sales strategies within these Ft500 companies.
Cheryl also contracted for corporate companies in the USA, Singapore, Dubai, Qatar & Tehran. Despite the language barriers, these companies were able to utilise the strategies and team training to build their company revenue.
Cheryl has turned failing companies into multi-million-pound enterprises. Her Business development strategy allows companies to raise their game through a series of cross-selling and up-selling techniques.
One of her passions is the economic development of marginalized Communities in the UK. The Publication UK Black Links Business Directory was the first publication targeted at the UK African & Caribbean Community. Over 150,000 copies of the publication were distributed annually throughout key areas in the UK, to businesses, libraries, Government bodies Corporate
companies, & customers. With this Cheryl was invited to sit on the board of the Senior Government London Development Agency £10 million BAME grant awarding body, she was also part of the panel which awarded funds to BAME Businesses within the M25 area.
Cheryl has also worked with & is regularly featured on:
- Channel 4 Television
- BBC Radio London, West Midlands, East Midlands Leeds & Manchester
- BBC Television
- Russia Today TV (RTTV)
- The Virgin Group Senior Corporate Event Strategist
Virgin Nigeria Airlines - Met Police Recruitment campaigns and race relations committee
- Ministry Of Defense (MOD)
- London Development Agency -£50million pound funding for BME Businesses
- Sat on the board of the Fair Share funding agency
- Ran as a Political Counselor in her local area
Olean Chinyamuchiko
(Zimbabwe/South Africa): Chief Operations Officer
Visionary | Innovator | Business Owner | Business Solution Services & Financial Expert Olean Chinyamuchiko is a dynamic and visionary entrepreneur whose passion for excellence and empowerment defines her business journey across Africa. With over a decade of leadership experience spanning business operations, brand strategy, debt management, procurement, and creative enterprise development, Olean has become a force in transforming ideas into sustainable ventures.
As the Founder and CEO of Ariella Global Purchase, Chief Creative Officer at Ariella Gifts Palette, and Operations Director at Dynamic Excellence, she exemplifies innovation, resilience, and a heart for impact. Her entrepreneurial ventures are built upon principles of integrity, discipline, and purpose—anchored in her belief that every challenge is a catalyst for growth and innovation.
Olean’s leadership style is deeply rooted in mentorship, women empowerment, and the promotion of African excellence. She is passionate about equipping emerging entrepreneurs with practical business knowledge, financial discipline, and creative strategies to thrive in today’s competitive markets.
Her professional ethos blends strategic thinking, faith-driven leadership, and transformational mentorship—helping others navigate business complexities while maintaining authenticity and purpose.
Ariella Global Purchase is web and Mobile App based platform that allows diasporas to access merchants in their country and make purchases directly to them for convenience and easy control of use of fund remittances . It remittances through purchase of goods directly to merchants for their loved ones back one .
Ariella Gift Palette A luxury gifting brand curating bespoke experiences and emotional storytelling through artful presentation and service excellence.
Dynamic Excellence Operations Director & Co-founder
A full-service creative agency and business development firm empowering African brands through strategic design, training, and marketing innovation with a clientele with the United Nation agencies.
A graduate of the Institute of Leadership and Management (UK) and Bachelor of Commerce Financial Management UNISA, and an alumna of the Graca Machel Trust Women Creating Wealth Ignite Accelerator (2025), Certified International Trade from African Women In Business Olean embodies excellence, perseverance, and purpose.
Olean is solution driven, and believes in establishing systems and structures for food security .Agriculture is a sector she intends to fully apply herself to secure sustainable reserves for the future that will feed the continent.
Tumi Setshedi
(South Africa): Chief Gender Officer
Tumi Setshedi is an entrepreneur, advocate, and certified University of Cape
Town Integral Coach with over 25 years of leadership experience in recruitment,
HR, strategy and transformation. As Founder and MD of Abiduds Consulting,
she leads a coaching and skills development firm passionate about
empowering youth and women through educational practices that drive real
change. Tumi, is also the Chief Gender officer at the Pan African Chamber of
Commerce, driving ecosystem change through the deployment of skills,
enabling access to markets and capital
Dr. Rediet Habtu Lebelo
(Ethiopia): Chief Health and Wellness Officer
Dr. Rediet Habtu Lebelo is a Medical Doctor and healthcare professional with over five years of international experience across Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates. Her career has evolved at the intersection of clinical practice and health system strengthening, shaped by hands-on experience in hospital and clinic environments.
In her work, Dr. Habtu frequently moves beyond direct patient care to support the structures that make safe, effective services possible. She served as a frontline responder during the COVID-19 pandemic, which deepened her expertise in emergency preparedness and managing clinical workflows under pressure. She has also played a key role in healthcare quality initiatives by adapting national and international guidelines into hospital-specific manuals and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that clinical practice remains consistent and patient-centered.
Her perspective is deeply informed by global exposure. Through more than 2,000 hours of medical interpretation for healthcare providers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, Dr. Habtu has navigated diverse health systems and patient populations. This experience strengthened her cross-cultural communication skills and reinforced her belief that effective healthcare must be both evidence-based and contextually grounded.
Alongside her practice, Dr. Habtu remains active in academic and training environments as a published researcher and a certified Neonatal Comprehensive Care Instructor. She is driven by a long-term commitment to improving healthcare delivery and medical teaching systems. She is particularly passionate about advancing women’s leadership and women’s health, while supporting the kind of innovation that empowers African health institutions to grow with integrity, independence, and world-class standards.
Lethabo Monametsi
(South Africa): Chief Youth Officer
Lethabo Monametsi is an award-winning performing artist, social impact leader, and founder of the Gaopalelwe Foundation NPC, a nonprofit organisation advancing arts education, financial literacy, and holistic wellness for youth in underserved communities. Her work is rooted in the belief that art is not a luxury, but a vital tool for economic empowerment and healing.
Beginning her dance journey at the age of 13, considered late in the professional dance world, Lethabo’s discipline and unwavering passion propelled her to exceptional heights. Within three years, she became a Latin American World Championship quarterfinalist, and in 2022, she won SABC 1’s Dance Yo Dumo as part of the dance crew Urban Wave, a nationally televised competition celebrating versatility across multiple dance styles. Through her professional career, she has shared the stage with internationally acclaimed artists including Diana Ross, Lebo M, and Hans Zimmer.
Beyond the stage, Lethabo is an emerging thought leader at the intersection of art and social transformation. In 2024, she was selected as a Global Changemaker, joining 50 young leaders worldwide at the prestigious Global Youth Summit in Cape Town. Her leadership journey began early, serving as head prefect for three consecutive years, and at just 16 years old, she received the Vita Basadi Youth Dignitary Award, selected from 107 nominees, for exemplary leadership and academic excellence.
Lethabo is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of the Witwatersrand, reflecting her deep interest in reform and the role of policy in shaping equitable creative economies. Her academic excellence has been recognised through her induction into the Golden Key International Honour Society, awarded to the top 15% of university students globally, as well as the Harry Frank Award for Top Achiever in the Law of Persons.
At just 22 years old, Lethabo Monametsi continues to rise as both an artist and a fearless advocate for social change. Through every stage she steps onto and every community she serves, Lethabo represents a new generation of artists whose mission is to create not for applause, but for permanent systemic change.
Simone Smart
(United Kingdom): Chief Advocacy Officer
A British born Sierra Leonean published book author, editor and ghost writer, Simone Smart is also a voiceover artist who produces and presents content on her YouTube channel on a range of topics, from health to current affairs. She is considered a bit of a grammar geek and is passionate about telling your story in the most polished way possible. Her services also include coaching budding authors and taking a book idea from inception to production, converting it into an audiobook and hosting the book launch virtually or in person.Background
Before embarking on a creative career, Simone worked as a legal professional in the public and private sectors in the United Kingdom. Previous roles included working for the Serious Fraud Office in an investigatory capacity, the British Transport Police Authority in Governance and Compliance and the Commonwealth Secretariat researching International Administrative Law where she was of service to over 2 billion citizens worldwide. She made the decision to transition into the media industry shortly before the pandemic and in September 2021 founded and launched her company Scotty’s Studio.
Sheila Lynn Senkubuge
(South Africa) Chief Diplomacy Officer
Sheila Lynn Senkubuge holds vast experience in both the government and private
sector, from healthcare, to governance as well as business relations.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Pathology, as well as an MBA in
International Relations and Diplomacy.
Sheila Lynn has held political office in Pretoria (the capital city of South Africa),
where she was appointed as the MMC (member of the mayoral committee/minister
for Roads and Transport) and played an integral role in policy development and
infrastructure development within the city.
She was given an award for the most influential woman in local government in the
SADC region at the 2019 Pan African Magazine awards, and also won a national
award for leadership at the National Women in Transport awards.
She has since taken on various roles, working as a policy and governance director
for a strategic advisory firm, provincial manager on health programs, as well as
advisor and business consultant to various government structures across the African
continent.
Sheila Lynn is an active member of Rotary (an international service organisation)
and has served as President of her Rotary club for 2 consecutive terms.
She is an accomplished public speaker, having completed Speech and Drama, as
well as Effective Communication, through London Trinity.
Her interests outside of the work arena are the arts, dance, drama and music.
At the heart of all she does, and what drives and motivates her, is a vision, hope and
dream of the pursuit of a prosperous, peaceful and united Africa.
Engy Abdel Wahab
(North Africa:Egypt): Chief Regional Officer
Engy Abdelwahab, Founder and CEO of Unica Research agency. The passion that urged her to start this, along with her team, is the existing gap facing startups, either due to their lack of affordability or due to their very special needs. All of this urged them to partner with management consultancies, marketing agencies, field agencies, and supporting organizations to fill this enlighten startups’ and SMEs’ path, providing the best research, training, and consulting practices, locally, regionally, and globally. Regarding her experience, she has 6 years of experience in market research and consulting in MENA region markets, such as Egypt, Jordan & GCC, & in African markets such as Tanzania, as well as American and Western European markets. She conducted consulting & market research for startups, governments, the private sector, and international organizations as GIZ, UNICEF & UNIDO. Regarding macroeconomic strategies, she had the honor of coworking on updating Egypt’s 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy.
She also had the honor of developing an Export Strategy Roadmap for Egypt in the Tomato Concentrate industry. For her education, she has an MA in Economics from Hamburg University and BS in Economics and Statistics from Cairo University – English Section.
Kimani WA Munene
(East Africa:Kenya): Chief Regional Officer
Founder. East Africa TV & Radio Broadcast Executive. Film
Marketing and Distribution. Creative Digital Marketer. Film
Investment for East Africa. Innovator in the Media Ecosystem and
Respected Speaker for Creative Sector
Founder
. Film Marketing and Distribution
Broadcast Management
COMPETENCY
• Digital management ,Creative and Marketing lead for Investment,
Real Estate, Technology and Media sector 2018 – 2022
• Broadcast content distributor from 2003
• Government Policy formulation engagements for Film and
Broadcast Industry from 2006
• Rebranded TVT into TBC in Tanzania, KBC strategy in Kenya 2006
– 2008
• Consulted for the Digital Migration initiative in East Africa.
• Station Manager – Jambo FM Tanzania, KISS TV , CLASSIC TV
Kenya
• Trained the advertising teams of TBC, WBS, Classic TV and KISS
TV
• Content Distribution for Nollywood, and International catalogues
FOX, MBC, Telemundo, ABCN, Bollywood for FTA in East Africa
. Co Founder of a VOD platform 2009
Efe Atiyio
(Nigeria/USA): Chief Diaspora Officer
Efe Atiyio is a seasoned media executive and strategic media consultant with a proven track record in the global broadcasting and media industry. With over two decades of experience, Efe has consistently delivered transformational growth for major media companies across Africa and beyond. He is the founder of Pozytv Innovations, a media solutions & consulting company known for its innovative distribution strategies and broad market reach, spanning over 100 million homes in Southern Africa.
Efe is widely recognized for his role in driving the success of Azam TV, one of East Africa’s fastest-growing Pay TV platforms. Under his leadership as Director of Programming, Azam TV grew from its inception to over 500,000 active subscribers within just three years. His contributions in operational management, strategy, and content acquisition were critical to Azam TV’s expansion and dominance in the region.
After Azam TV, Efe transitioned to Kwese TV, where he spearheaded the network’s 3rd party channels strategy, acquisition and management. He was later seconded to Kwese Free TV to lead the evolution from a sports-focused broadcaster into a multi-country sportainment platform. His vision enabled Kwese to tap into new markets and create a robust brand that resonated across Africa. His deep understanding of market dynamics, coupled with his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, has positioned him as a key figure in the African media landscape.
In addition to his leadership roles, Efe has been a trusted consultant for major global media companies. He has worked closely with The Africa Channel, Rotana Media Group, DW (Deutsche Welle), and Trebel Music, providing strategic insights on content distribution, market entry, and operational efficiency. His strategic direction has helped these organizations extend their reach into new territories while increasing their audience engagement.
Efe’s expertise also extends to global content distribution models, which have allowed him to successfully broker deals that led to the distribution of over 1,600 hours of content across multiple countries. His innovative distribution methods ensure that media content can transcend geographical boundaries while meeting the unique demands of local markets.
Currently, Efe is focused on expanding his influence in the international media sector, particularly within the United States, where he is positioning himself as a thought leader in the evolving landscape of broadcasting and media consultancy. Through Pozytv Innovations, he is driving initiatives that leverage cross-continental partnerships, with a particular emphasis on African and diaspora audiences. His work continues to bridge the gap between Africa and the global media market, with a vision of making African stories, talents, and markets more accessible to the world.
Efe’s extensive network and industry knowledge, combined with his passion for media innovation, have made him a sought-after consultant and collaborator in the global media ecosystem. He remains dedicated to fostering collaborations that enhance the presence of African media on the world stage, while ensuring sustainable growth for the platforms and companies he advises.
Seydou Dembele
(United States): Chief Growth Officer
Seydou Dembele is a visionary leader, technologist, and advocate for cybersecurity empowerment. With a distinguished 22-year career in the United States Army as a Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4), Seydou brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his current roles as the Executive Officer of KARMAI Consulting LLC and Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Rwazi, Inc.
At KARMAI Consulting LLC, Seydou leads a team dedicated to providing top-tier IT cybersecurity consulting services. Through Rwazi, Inc., he leverages his strategic acumen to drive market intelligence solutions for businesses. Seydou’s passion lies in demystifying the complexities of cybersecurity and market intelligence, helping companies unlock their full potential in these critical areas.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Seydou is committed to giving back to the community. He actively supports young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds in gaining access to cybersecurity apprenticeship programs, empowering them with valuable skills for the future. His vision is to foster environments where creativity, innovation, and individual aspirations thrive.
During his military service, Seydou played pivotal roles in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Southwest Asia. His exemplary service earned him numerous accolades, including the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Joint Service Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, and Global War on Terror Service Medal.
When Seydou is not advising companies or championing cybersecurity initiatives, he can be found traversing Africa, expanding his network, immersing himself in diverse cultures, and spearheading initiatives to establish STEM Centers in underserved communities. Fluent in English, French, and various African dialects, Seydou embodies a global perspective and a commitment to making a difference wherever he goes.
Seydou Dembele is not just a retired CW4; he is a beacon of leadership, innovation, and service, dedicated to shaping a brighter future for individuals and communities alike.
Dr. Ava Eagle Brown
(Jamaica/UK): Chief Regional Officer Caribbean And Latin America
Dr. Ava Eagle Brown -Multi-award-winning International Speaker, Author, and Transformation mindset business coach.
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KEYNOTES
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Wakanyi Hoffman
(Kenya/Netherlands): Chief Regional Officer Europe
Wakanyi Hoffman is an artist of life who paints the shades of each day as a storyteller, author, keynote speaker specialized in ubuntu philosophy, a scholar of indigenous knowledge, and narrative weaver of Ubuntu wisdom in AI. She was born and raised in Kenya before embarking on an adventure around the world and has so far lived in 8 countries on 4 continents.
In response to the limited presence of African stories by African storytellers in children’s literature, Wakanyi founded the African Folktales Project, an ongoing open-sourced resource of indigenous wisdom and knowledge for school children. She is a global nomad, currently based in the Netherlands. Her diverse intercultural experiences have enriched her perspective on the human condition, while her commitment to cross-cultural knowledge sharing brings added value to her current academic research position as the Lead of African Sustainable AI Systems at the Inclusive AI Lab, Utrecht University.
Wakanyi sits on many boards, such as the Kenya Education Fund, an organization dedicated to offering high school education to marginalized, gifted children. Additionally, her advisory role at The Contentment Foundation underscores her dedication to global well-being. She is also a valued board member at Seeds of Wisdom, championing indigenous elders’ wisdom and knowledge exchange and is also an impact advisor of Humanity Link, a global digital communication solutions system for marginalized populations. Wakanyi is a curation partner on the Compassion Bot, a new AI revolution in conversations with compassion where she brings the African wisdom of Ubuntu into AI datasets.
Wakanyi is a graduate of University College London (UCL), where her thesis proposed integrating indigenous knowledge into global education systems. She also teaches a summer course at Brooklyn College, and her storytelling Curriculum is used at Presidio Graduate School for teachers training as climate advocates.
Wakanyi is also a mother to four global nomad kids and together with her husband, they currently reside in The Netherlands.
Rebotile Malakalaka
(South Africa): Chief Partnerships Officer
With 19 years of extensive experience across local government and city development, Rebotile brings a wealth of expertise in developing and managing strategic partnerships. Over the course of her career, Rebotile has specialized in the housing, community development, marketing communication, relationship management, events, consulting and transportation and logistics industries, demonstrating a unique ability to drive collaboration across sectors to create sustainable solutions.
Holding a BA in Communication Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, and an MPhil in Corporate Strategy, Rebotile combines strong academic credentials with practical expertise. Over the last nine years, she has led high-level strategic partnerships, forging relationships with key stakeholders, public sector agencies, and private sector organizations to advance complex projects and policy initiatives.
Rebotile is recognized for her ability to align diverse organizational goals, navigate the complexities of sustainable development, and deliver measurable outcomes. Her leadership in fostering cross-functional collaboration, coupled with a deep understanding of strategy, local government dynamics and strategic communications, makes her a trusted advisor to senior executives, business leaders and government officials alike.
In her role as Chief Strategic Partnership Officer, Rebotile is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address Pan African challenges and create value for all stakeholders, from ordinary residents to business leaders and policymakers.
Tebogo Modisagape
(Botswana): Chief Regional Officer Southern Africa
Tebby is an active member of the Technical Working Group for the Monitoring, Verification & Enforcement (MV&E) Structure and Action Plan for Cooling Appliances MEPS in Botswana, collaborating closely with the Department of Energy (DoE). She also contributes to the development of energy efficiency codes for the National Building Standards as a member of the Technical Committee with the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS). Tebby also serves as a member of the Global Policy Task Force Work Group, led by the World Green Building Council. She has also mentored participants in the Open Innovation Program, an initiative designed to accelerate GreenTech and Smart Community solutions developed by startups, with a vision for scalable impact. Since 2018, Tebby has been involved in the Southern Africa Innovation Support Programme (SAIS 2), a regional initiative aimed at fostering the growth of new businesses by strengthening innovation ecosystems and promoting cross-border collaboration among innovation stakeholders in Southern Africa. The program has since evolved into the Southern Africa Innovation Collective (SAIC) through BOOST UP, a startup support program that empowers tech-driven startups addressing societal challenges in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia. BOOST UP equips startups with skills to refine their pitches and become investment-ready.
Advisory Committee
Camila Andrade (PhD)
(Brazil): Advisory Board
Research Fellow to the Institute for Pan African Thought and Conversation (IPATC), University of Johannesburg. Post-Doctorate in Political Science and International Relations at UFPB. PhD in Political Science; Master’s Degree and Bachelor in International Relations.
Currently, I am studying Rwanda, African International Politics, Black Feminisms and Global South.
Dr Khosi Radebe
(South African): Advisory Board
Dr Nomkhosi Radebe is a seasoned Business Strategist and Researcher, seamlessly blending academic rigor with practical business insights. As a dedicated lecturer at Witwatersrand University, she imparts knowledge in Human Resources, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and various Management modules. Her expertise extends beyond the classroom, where she engages in both academic and business research, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and real-world application.
Dr Cyndi Ashley
(United States): Advisory Board
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Oriyômi Ashley aka Dr. Cyndi, an effective publicist, emerging filmmaker, certified in-studio/field producer, director, promoter, author, speaker, mentor, scholar, advocate, media literacy educator, empowerment, and recovery specialist. Also, she’s the Chair of Restoring Our Community Media & Arts Network Foundation and the CEO/President of Total Faith Network Television (TFNTV) & Media Ent., Inc. a Minority-owned and operated independent cable, web & broadcast television network and digital media marketing company with Spiritual-Cultural (TV-Rated G). Urban Media (TV-Rated R) & Mainstream (TV-Rated PG). Dr. Cyndi produces content on varied topics, which impact Arts & Entertainment, Religion, Family, Health, Education, Law, Media, and Business. She’s in pre-production for a docudrama movie of the late Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Floyd J. Carter, Sr. She is an award-winning talk show host for TFNTV, which has access to multiple media formats including off/online print, video email, radio, Internet radio, interactive & Internet television, and more. TFNTV live streams, webcasts, and does virtual presentations. TFNTV owns digital channels on all ROKU devices, FireTV and AppleTV; TFNTV is Over-The-Air with commercial & commercial-free content throughout the USA & abroad. All content inspires, educates, challenges, and empower audiences of all ages & cultures – If you have interests to expand your sphere of influence through media, video marketing, cable/webcast to millions of cable network subscriber reaching over 100 million households that includes various online media platforms – Contact the TFNTV office to learn more. TFNTV is an innovative media consortium that thrives on creating, building, strengthening relationships.
Dr. Cyndi is also known for her humility compassion, and transparent demeanor while engaging her audiences to interact with her for their own transformation breakthrough and healing. She uses media pedagogy to build self-esteem, self-identity & to empower personal storytelling. Dr. Cyndi is the founder of four successful annual events and is in good standing as an associate partner with Bishop Tudor Bismark founder of Jabula International Network.
Maria Nakalanda
(Uganda/USA): Advisory Board
After obtaining my MSc. in Engineering, Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Innovation Excellence from the University of Notre Dame, I embarked on a career focused on socio-economic transformation and poverty eradication. I have collaborated with social impact NGOs, development partners and major corporations to drive sustainable change, working closely with industry leaders, including Marmon, a Berkshire Hathaway entity, to lay the groundwork for sustainability strategies across North America, EMEA, and India.
Currently, I serve as a Strategic Partnership Coordinator, where I identify, develop, and manage alliances with projects that share our mission for community transformation in any of the 55 countries where our lights bring hope. What drives me is the vision of equal access to opportunities and resources for all, regardless of location. My ongoing work in poverty alleviation extends to Africa: Malawi, Kenya, DRC, North and South Africa, as well as Haiti and the Philippines.
My ultimate goal is to empower individuals with the tools to lift themselves out of poverty, enhancing health, financial stability, and educational outcomes for their children. In the words of Nelson Mandela, “Poverty, like apartheid, is man-made and can be overcome by the actions of human beings.”